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by Mark Cartwright
published on 30 April 2021

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Egyptian Broad Collar

by Liana Miate
published on 12 May 2017

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Egyptian broad collar in faience. The broad collar is one of the most characteristic elements of ancient Egyptian jewellery. Called wesekh, which means 'the broad one', broad collars are often made up of different rows of beads. 11th Dynasty, c. 2040-1985 BCE. Deir el-Bahari, Egypt.

The British Museum, London.

Photo taken at an exhibition of The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia.

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